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Definition of upside

as in downside

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Getting exposed to some of the greatest elements of pop culture, from fashion to music, also was a major upside for the cast, Barton notes. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 There is no moral upside to weakening Maryland’s constitution to satisfy a man who wants to be president. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

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Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside

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Noun

Outside money may only show up because Nvidia is willing to cover part of the downside.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
In addition to varying success rates of pregnancy later on, other potential downsides to egg freezing include financial barriers and some minor procedural risks.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of downside

Preposition

An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.

— DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026

Definition of upon

Noun

Built partly to fit the curve of the Kilner Bank behind, much of the noise generated inside is retained despite all four corners being open.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
At the same time, today’s retail environment benefits from those decisions being backed by data, especially as trends, size curves, channels and customer preferences shift faster than traditional planning cycles.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of curve

Preposition

The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote on Saturday to approve the new order of states for the 2028 presidential nominating process as progressives and moderates grapple over the party's direction in the midterms.

— Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
While black bears are known to inhabit nearly every town in Connecticut, they are concentrated more heavily in the western half of the state, and both DEEP and the research team have focused their efforts on studying that population of bears.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of on

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Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Puberty already shifts this rhythm later, which is why many teenagers do not feel tired until close to midnight.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

Place it on a side table next to a porch swing to complete a reading nook, or set it on your porch steps to illuminate your entry.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez had just hit a ball when his bat flew out of his hands mid-swing and went into the stands behind home plate.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of swing

Noun

After a slow start to his debut campaign, the striker thrived under Carrick to reach 11 league goals, nine of which came after the turn of the year.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
But why are so many young men convinced their appearance needs to be fixed, and when does self-improvement turn into self-harm?

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

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